Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering PGDipMedicalEng

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 52,842 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering PGDipMedicalEng

About

Medical technology is getting more complex, and the field needs upskilled engineering graduates to help maintain and create it. Get a head start in this exciting field with the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Engineering, designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and expertise to be effective employees in an essential field.

Disciplines

Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 2.5

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed either a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a GPA of at least 2.5 in 60 points above Stage III.

Bachelor's degrees in relevant fields such as applied science and technology may be considered with a GPA of 3.0 in at least 60 points above Stage II.

Relevant fields include: Applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, mechatronics, science or technology.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands below 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 3.0.

Note: Relevant subjects include applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, mechatronics, science, or technology.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to over 130 medical device companies, many of which currently employ our graduates, though the skillsets offered by our programme may open up new opportunities worldwide. We aim to equip our graduates with the necessary technical, medical, ethical, regulatory and business knowledge required to contribute to industry. Through practical and theoretical training, talented students tend to be ready not just to fulfil a skill demand in the domestic and global medical devices industry, but also to improve, innovate and push the boundaries of what’s currently available.

Jobs related to this programme

Biomechanical Engineer
Health Engineer
Field Services Engineer
Medical Technology Engineer

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.